Title Page Designed for the Sale of the Series of Paysages Gravés pour Jean de Médicis, from Paysages Gravés pour Jean de Médicis appelées aussi Paysages Dessinés a Florence, Vues de Florence, Paysages d'Italie, et Paysages Définitifs (Landscapes Engraved for Giovanni de'Medici, Landscapes Designed in Florence, Views of Florence, Landscapes of Italy, and Definitive Landscapes) 1613 - 1623

This title page, designed by François Collignon in 1613-1623, features a detailed depiction of the city of Florence, framed by a lavish decorative border. The engraving showcases Collignon's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the cityscape's architectural features and the surrounding landscape. It serves as the introductory piece for a series of engravings of landscapes by Jacques Callot, an Italian artist who was renowned for his intricate and expressive work. The intricate details and dynamic composition of the title page foreshadow the quality of the engravings that follow, offering a glimpse into the artistic landscape of early 17th-century Italy.